Kenley v. Hudelson
Citations
- 99 Ill. 493
- 1881 Ill. LEXIS 201
Syllabus
<p>1. Homestead — right of married woman on separation from, her husband. After a permanent separation of a husband and wife, even by agreement, and his refusal or neglect to furnish her with a home or support, the wife will have the right to acquire and hold property in the same manner as if she were sole or had been divorced, and if she purchases and occupies premises by herself and family, as a homestead, she will be protected, under the statute, the same as any other householder.</p> <p>2. Same — abandonment. Where a person leaves a place which is occupied as a homestead, for a temporary purpose, intending to return, it can not be held an abandonment of the homestead.</p>
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